Description
A delicate pale orangy-pink hue sets the stage for this beautifully expressive wine. On the nose, a rich blend of mineral, spicy, and smoky notes opens up, intertwined with enticing aromas of ripe strawberry, zesty grapefruit, and a hint of floral candy. The palate delivers a refined, soft, and wonderfully juicy texture, showcasing an elegant balance of freshness and depth. The wine’s true strength lies in its aromatic complexity, with each sip revealing new layers, yet always maintaining a vibrant, captivating finish. An exceptional wine that stays light and fresh while offering a compelling richness.
Reviews
Greg Sherwood 90
"""A deliciously exotic 70% Syrah, 20% Grenache and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon make for a delightful Provencal blend. The New World expression of this wine would probably be a Shiraz / Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, but in the South of France, the alluring earthy, savoury Grenache becomes a key player. Also big in South Africa, Australia and closer to home, Spain, Chateau Coussin offers up a rich, earthy, savoury expression with hints of freshly tilled earth, wet tobacco leaf, pithy black plum, balsamic reduction and a stony mineral nuance. The palate is fairly intricate and soft textured with none of the rusticity that can be found in many Provencal reds. Fleshy and soft, generous but not sweet, this shows pithy spicy tannins, a plummy, savoury, cured meat complexity and plenty of earthy red currant and pithy black plum on the finish. Drink this with hearty winter fare, sausages and mash, exotic Provencal winter stews or an exotic goulash as this is where the wine will find its true sense of purpose. Drinking close to its peak now, this hearty red can be enjoyed over the next 2 to 3+ years."" – Greg Sherwood MW. (90+/100 Greg Sherwood MW)" [Greg Sherwood, 01/03/2018]
